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National Park Service: Teaching With Historic Places: Plantation Agriculture
This resource lets you explore the workings of southern plantations.
Google
The Life of Yeoman Farmers
A look at the lives of the yeoman farmers who lived in the South. The yeomen were akin to the status of a middle class of farmers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: American Indian Culture of the Southeast
The Southeast Indian tribes were known for their agricultural success. Examine their farming practices, pottery, mound building traditions, and societal structure in the following summary. Also included are pictures, maps, critical...
Other
Puertorico Guide: Puerto Rico: Economy
A look at the economy of Puerto Rico from earliest colonial times to modern day, from dependence on agriculture to diversification into tourism and finances.
Other
Nation Master: Country Groups
An interesting site that has sorted countries into groups based on such things as religion, economic factors, common colonial history, or location. They were then compared on the basis of different categories, such as agriculture, crime,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Cutting Through Soil
Students pretend they are agricultural engineers during the colonial period and design a miniature plow that cuts through a "field" of soil. They are introduced to the engineering design process and learn of several famous historical...
PBS
Pbs Liberty!: Daily Life in the Colonies
Click on an object in the picture to learn more about its use and role in the colonies during the 18th century. Some things to learn about include, livestock, labor, and travel.
Curated OER
Unesco: Ecuador: Historic Centre of Santa Ana De Los Rios De Cuenca
Santa Ana de los Rios de Cuenca is set in a valley surrounded by the Andean mountains in the south of Ecuador. This inland colonial town (entroterra ), now the country's third city, was founded in 1557 on the rigorous planning guidelines...